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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.06, 731.27 and 348.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.06, 731.27 and 348.95 is: 522.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.06 : 731.27 = 348.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.06/731.27 = 348.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.06x = 731.27 × 348.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.06x = 255,171.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,171.27/488.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.83

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